Im relocating to Newcastle/Durham area

[mummyaugust]

Hi Im relocating with my husband to local area and am wondering if anyone can tell us what some of the villages north of Durham are like. We have seen houses we like in Burnopfield, Stanley, Kip Hill, Rowlands Gill. We just want a quiet area that we can get out in to the countryside to walk dogs etc...

[mummyaugust]

Some of the properties have been on for a while...is the market not great at the moment?

[PotteringAlong]

Rowlands Gill is lovely!

[PotteringAlong]

Where do you need to be for work?

[ButterMyBiscuit]

Depends on your budget really, but lanchester is lovely and would fit the bill. Areas of consett and Shotley bridge could work too. All 3 area north of durham, but really easy commutes to dhm or Newcastle, and have great access to the countryside without being isolated

[mummyaugust]

Hi - I will be working in Newcastle and husband Washington/Birtley area. Our budget is around £220k and have seem some nice houses for that but we got stung on our last house as we didnt research area enough so couldnt sell it for a while so dont want to be in same boat again.

[mummyaugust]

Do you also know how easy it is to get short term lets with dogs.....will need somewhere to live while we go thru buying process.

[PotteringAlong]

I’m going to PM you.

[ImposterSyndrome101]

Probably better to go further north if your working Newcastle and Washington area. There are some stunning places in Washington and the surrounding areas (born and bred in Washington). Though you’ll have to be careful with the area due to schools as they can be very hit and miss.

[woodcutbirds]

Whitley Bay is lovely. I'd move there. And parts of Newcastle are gorgeous. Jesmond Vale/Heaton Park - anywhere near the Dene is really magical. And central.